Dancer
1880-85
Degas was absolutely obsessed with ballet dancers, but instead of just painting their glamorous stage moments, he loved capturing the gritty reality of rehearsals. In this sketch, a dancer slumps forward with her arm dangling heavily, looking completely exhausted after what must have been a grueling practice. The loose, scribbled pastel strokes create a wonderful sense of fleeting movement, making you feel like you've just stumbled upon a private, unguarded moment in a 19th-century Parisian studio.
- Technique
- pastel on paper
- Material
- paper
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